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Los Angeles
Organizing Expo
showcases current trends in
home and office organizing
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With a
record crowd of consumers, organizing professionals, home-building
representatives and interior designers, the event drew participants
from Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and as far away as Ohio and
Minnesota. The one-of-a-kind organizing Expo was the place to find
time-saving products, solutions, tools and services for consumers
wanting to get their lives in order and learn first-hand the secrets to
an organized life.
John Trosko, President of the Los Angeles chapter of the National
Association of Professional Organizers said, "Busy Angelenos probably
find the stress and strain of modern life demanding on both their time
and space. It is vital when trying to simplify one's life to
choose the right organizational tools. Lucky for us, there is now a
wide variety of stylish, functional and affordable organizing options
available and we have many of these products at the Expo."
This year's Expo hosted the first ever "Ask the Organizer" Panel. Home
and business organizational experts offered guidance and expertise to a
packed house of aspiring professional organizers and members of the
general public. Questions ranged from residential to small business to
corporate organizing concerns. The most anticipated question was how to
successfully maintain an organizational system while balancing family,
activities and work.
The Los
Angeles Organizing Expo, produced
by non-profit NAPO-LA, offered over 5,000 square feet of exhibit space.
"Ask
the Organizer" Panel
The Panel, hosted by NAPO-LA's "Golden
Circle," included veteran organizers: Lynne Gilberg, CPO®,
CPO-CD® ("Lynne Gilberg Organizing"), Carol Keller ("Organizing
Experts™"), Marcy Melton, CPO® ("Bullseye Organizing Solutions") and
Tanya Whitford, CPO® ("Organizing Wonders"). Claire Flannery
("Simplify") served as facilitator.
Exhibitors
Exhibitors included "Blis", "Bongo Ties", "Closet Factory", "Clutter
Stop", "Delphi Center for Organization", "Esselte", "EZnet Organizer
Inc.", "Garage Envy", "Get it Together LA!", "MAS Moving", "NorthStar
Moving Corporation", "OrganizIt!", "ScanDigital", "Smart Box USA",
"Smead", "The Style Huntress", "South Bay Closet Lady", "The Mold Guy",
"TomBoy Tools" and "Touch Mobile Massage Co."
Custom closets, garage and pantry storage systems and designs,
organizing how-to books, technology, senior downsizing, office and
organizational products, mold remediation services, calendar systems,
desk accessories, online data storage management, photo
organization/digital conversion and specialty hardware and tools were
represented at the Expo.
Organizing Theater
Mini vendor "Organizing Theater" demonstrations were conducted by
"Blis" and "EZnet Organizer, Inc."
Volunteer Recognized
Gus Gougas, owner of "OrganizIt!", a Chatsworth, CA-based
garage-organization company and NAPO-LA Associate Member, was awarded
"Volunteer of the Month" for his dedication and support of the chapter.
"Best
in Show" Award
In addition, the NAPO-LA Expo Task Force
producers presented a 'Best in Show' award to Chris McKenry and "Get It
Together LA!" for his outstanding booth design and product display.
NAPO-LA Committees
Representatives from various NAPO-LA chapter committees were also on
hand to provide information regarding NAPO-LA's educational outreach
programs, including:
* NAPO-in-the-Schools: A
national community outreach program that brings basic organizing
principals to students in all grade levels;
* NAPO-LA Education Development Committee:
Provides interactive training sessions, resources and encouragement to
chapter members, enabling them to successfully build their businesses
and interact with their clients.
* Golden Circle:
Formed in 1990, Golden Circle is a special recognition from the
organizing industry to those NAPO members who have attained an elevated
level of experience.
Door
Prize/Gift Bag Sponsors
Door prize and gift bag sponsors included:
"The Container Store", "E-Organizer Pro", "Esselte", "Family Facts",
"The Internet Password Organizer", "Online Organizing", "Organize.com",
"OrganizIt!", "Restoring Order", "TomBoy Tools", and "Woodwork
Creations".
About
NAPO-Los Angeles
The National Association of Professional
Organizers, The Organizing Authority®, is dedicated to developing,
leading and promoting professional organizers and the benefits of
better home and business organization. NAPO-LA chapter members include
more than 150 speakers, trainers, authors, retailers and manufacturers
of organizing products and provide such services as hands-on home and
business organizing, information and time management, coaching and
training. The chapter produces the Los Angeles Organizing Expo
and the Los Angeles Organizing Awards. The 4th Annual Organizing Awards
will be held at The Luxe Hotel in Bel Air on January 30, 2009.
Contact:
Heather Furlong, Director of Marketing
NAPO-Los Angeles
10573 West Pico Boulevard, # 134
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Telephone: (805) 577-8267
Email: marketing@napola.org
Website: http://www.napola.org
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